Russia claims strikes on Ukraine cargo ships as Trump pursues peace
Russia claims it struck two cargo ships heading to Ukraine's Mykolaiv port; Trump said the US shares intelligence with both sides.
Russia's defence ministry says it hit two cargo ships in the Bug estuary carrying military and dual-use goods bound for Ukraine. Reuters could not verify the claims.
US President Donald Trump stated the United States shares intelligence with Ukraine. Trump said the US is working with both Russia and Ukraine to end the war.
Trump acknowledged that both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy want the war to end. He said there is significant tension between them on how to achieve it.
Trump also addressed criticism of a Russian diesel deal. He said it was a world market transaction rather than a US arrangement.
- Bug estuary, Mykolaiv port
- Target location
- Two dry cargo ships
- Vessel type
- US shares intelligence with Ukraine
- Key statement
Why it mattersTrump's explicit statement on US intelligence-sharing signals active diplomatic engagement in the Ukraine war, marking a shift in public messaging about America's role.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet, though Australia has strongly backed Ukraine and aligned with Western sanctions on Russia; any shift in US-Russia negotiations could reshape the conflict's trajectory.
✓ Claims checked against the source. checked 4 h ago
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